A must-attend event for fintech pioneers, financial innovators and global industry leaders, FinTech LIVE Dubai will take place on 6 May 2025. Held virtually, the event will showcase emerging trends …
Access to funding remains a challenge for UAE businesswomen
Access to funding remains a critical challenge for UAE women entrepreneurs as they navigate financial constraints and investment priorities, data showed on Tuesday. According to Visa’s Women SMB …
UAE issues limited edition silver coin to mark centenary of Emirati poet Sultan Bin Ali Al Owais
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Deutsche Bank boosts Middle East, Africa employee benefits
Deutsche Bank has raised the parental leave entitlement in its Middle East and Africa regional offices in a bid to offer attractive benefits to employees in an increasingly competitive environment.
UAE set for up to eight IPOs this year, raising about $10bn, Emirates NBD Capital CEO says
Stock markets in the UAE are expected to receive between six to eight initial public offering (IPO) this year, with companies raising up to $10 billion in proceeds amid strong investor appetite for …
Franklin Templeton investment solutions expands team with new Solutions Portfolio Manager role in UAE
Dubai, UAE – Franklin Templeton1 is pleased to announce the appointment of Gaurav Sharma as Solutions Portfolio Manager, CEEMEA for Franklin Templeton Investment Solutions (FTIS). Based in Dubai, …
Russia-Ukraine ceasefire would have limited impact on UAE banks, S&P says
UAE banks to maintain strong asset quality with central bank rule changes boosting loan coverage ratios, already near 100% …
UAE’s Aldar Investment’s $500mln green sukuk has books over $2bln
Abu Dhabi-based Aldar Investment Properties, which is marketing $500 million 10-year senior green sukuk, has books at over $2 billion, excluding joint lead manager (JLM) interest. Initial price …
ADNOC Mulls International Listing of Its New $80-Billion Energy Firm
ADNOC is considering an initial public offering (IPO) of its newly-created energy investment firm, XRG, on a stock market outside the UAE, potentially becoming one of the world’s largest IPOs.
UAE approves massive new investment strategy as it targets $65.4bn inflows; Cabinet approves Remote Work from overseas
UAE Cabinet meeting approves National Investment Strategy to 2031, reviews Digital Economy Strategy, Africa trade and more …
UAE to increase annual foreign investment inflows to Dh240 billion
The UAE has set an ambitious goal to more than double its annual foreign investment inflows over the next six years. Announced Monday, the National Investment Strategy aims to increase inflows …
Sheikh Mohammed issues new law on jurisdiction of Dubai International Financial Centre Courts
The law also stipulates establishment of a mediation services centre allowing parties to negotiate disputes amicably with assistance of mediators registered with DIFC Courts …
Sheikh Mohammed issues new law governing DIFC Courts in Dubai
In his capacity as the Ruler of Dubai, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE, issued Law No. (2) of 2025, pertaining to the Dubai International Financial …
VP issues law pertaining to Dubai International Financial Centre Courts
Provisions of the new law seek to regulate the judicial and administrative aspects of the DIFC Courts alongside existing DIFC regulations. DUBAI: In …
Dubai real estate: Office rents surge 9.1% amid supply shortage, says Knight Frank report
Occupancy rates in the DIFC, Downtown Dubai, and Business Bay currently range between 95 per cent and 99 per cent, driven by tenant demand and limited new space. This has resulted in significant rent …
National Bank of Fujairah takes the lead role in arranging a $100mln syndicated financing deal
Landmark financing deal cements NBF’s leadership as the preferred financial partner for high-value industrial ventures …
Dubai ranked world’s top destination for attracting Greenfield FDI for fourth successive year
DUBAI, 9th March, 2025 (WAM) — Dubai has been ranked the world’s No.1 destination for Greenfield Foreign Direct investment (FDI) projects for the fourth successive year, according to the Financial …